Alumni war conference at Yale on alumni activities in war times
Alumni secretaries from American universities plan a Yale gathering to discuss alumni activities during war times. Notable speakers include Anson Phelps Stokes, Baron Briggs, and C. Matthews, with Yale units featured in demonstrations and a campus library venue for Saturday sessions.
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Association’ of
Yale University
Newaven
Europe
Dean Baron R. Briggs
Harvard
Dean c. Dathews
Western Res
Washington
Yale
Latinery RE. O. T. C
Naval
Yale Naval Training Unit
Yale Field
Suffrage Bill Falls Short by Two Votes in Senate
Washington May report says House resolution to submit an equal suffrage amendment to the states has been postponed indefinitely after a canvass showed two votes short of the required two thirds. Senator Jones of New Mexico announced the delay and said no vote would occur until sufficient backing is secured, with adjournment looming July 1 making a vote this session unlikely.
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Washington
House
Woda
Jones
New Mexico
Senate Woman Suffrage Committee
Sib
Senate
Congress
Local Soccer Man on Way Across
A wartime letter from Amateur League secretary Charles Martin to Joe Booth describes his battalion sailing for France. Martin, with brothers serving, reports soccer matches against Engineers and other units, noting wins and a loss amid lively war-time camaraderie.
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Charles Maratin
Dac
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Martin
Toe Booth
State Association
Charlie
France
Jetter
Johns
Quebec
Canada
Joe
Engineers
Western Data Rest
Forestry
Machine Gun Corps
Western Ontario
Trusineers
Arthur Hutson
Bridgeport
Sparrow
Mae
Syess
Chas
Maarten
Premier defends conduct amid Maurice dispute over war front
The premier defended his handling of Maurice's reports and the extension of the British front, arguing cabinet approval and Haig’s actions at Versailles were justified. He faulted Asquith for press-driven criticisms and urged a public, judicially styled account over a select committee.
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Quinister Rudd
St Seleut Committee
Maurice
Lloyd
George
Douglas Thaig
Mgr
Lloyd Georgeseid
War Cabinet
Seanee
Gener Maurice
Llord
Bonar Taw
House of Commons
Asquith
Mesopotamia
France
Amiens
Versailles
Lambert
Field Marshal Haig
General Robertson
Marshal ‘Haig
Prenon
Jean
Ech
Diane
Aertedlire
Pia
Derev Seiplos
Hobertisor
Yole
Bole
Poenier
Tanyit- George
Robertson
M Painieve
Iroch
Cambrai
Tissian
Potain
Clemenceau
Ailles Council
Haig
Vereailles
Hale
Petain
Varissy
Vversailles Council
Asquilly
Lan
Asryitle
Axynih
Asmuith
Tinoco Government Not Likely to Be Recognized
Notices from the state department indicate the United States is unlikely to recognize the Tinoco government in Costa Rica. Washington’s refusal cites violent origins and unconstitutional creation, despite congressional support for a deposed president.
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Tinoco
Banat
United States
Presidart Tinoco
Dican Cangres
Ami
Washington
State Department
Plaza Assessment to Be Settled in Court
The Wheeler estate executors contest the Boards of Appraisal finding of 14 077 in benefit from a plaza project at Main and Lawinfield avenues. They argue no authority to condemn land and protest lack of notice. Superior Court is asked to suspend the assessment and seek remedies, delaying plaza work.
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Wheeler Executiors
Superior Court
D. M
Oreder
Samuel Efwal
Archery O. Wheeler
Nathanial Wheeler
Board of Appraisal
Wheeler
Main Street
Lawinfield Avenue
Wheeler Eonsolrs
Kay
Lusineza
Middle Street
Wairfeld
Avenue
Rea’ Department Store
Avgol
Board of
Amos A. Marr
Depuy Shevve Abviola
A. H. Robinso
House Rejects Move to Exempt Divinity Students
Washington May 8 The House adopted the conference report on a bill to raise draft quotas for men in class one while eliminating its amendment authorizing credits for volunteers. The measure now goes to the Senate with no exemption for divinity students. The vote stood 195 to ? with conferees sent back on the ministerial exemption issue.
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Washington
Hlouse
Senate
Nivintty
Beenosa
House
Cconfereheech
Lloyd George Wins Maurice Incident Iden
Official reports describe heavy bombardment in Maurice incident areas with troops honored and allied fire. Allied lines hold as city of Arrons remains tightly ringed. new communication lines and defensive positions appear vital.
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Lloyd-George
Maurice
Frank
Fiventit
Massegaty
Aritons
Cercatt
Swiss Press Expresses Gratitude to America
The Swiss press expresses thanks to the United States amid wartime reporting. An article notes official dispatches and the role of the Allied powers, with references to ships, regattas, and wartime sentiment shaping the tone of Swiss coverage.
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America
Donnelly Resigns Amid Service Debate in New York
The report states Donnelly submitted resignation in the wake of military service questions. President Wilson suspended action pending court review of the officer’s conduct and trial proceedings. The incident occurred in New York as officials weigh the consequences and the legitimacy of the resignation.
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Atticer
Minelind
Wisson
New York
Wastiston
Donnelly
Ut Real Matte
the & Tao
Strike Near End Appears Likely In War Industry
About 300 machinists and tool makers at Jalberty Ordnance quit at noon amid prompts of halted production. Remington arms and other city plants report no changes. Local labor leaders urge restraint while government action is awaited. High Sheriff Simeon Pease appeals for peace and orderly conduct as workers consider staying on the job pending adjustments by authorities.
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America
Jalberty Ordnance Company
Remington Arms & Ammnunition Company
Washington
Ordnanes Bure
Ighor
Bea
Simeon Pease
Locomobile Comepany of
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Bullayd Machine Coal Company
Revenue needs prompt new taxes amid war costs
The New York grand jury denounced rumors about Red Cross nurses and urged indictments for spreading propaganda. Congress and Treasury officials discussed urgent revenue measures to cover rising war expenses including 15 million army spending, navy costs, and shipboard budgets, with projections of new taxes possible next December.
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York
Calbertson
New England Hospital For Women
Hillenry
Boston
United States
A. T H. Hand
Tudge Hand
Cayeret
Red — Cross
Frahtice
Culbercont
Vassar
Cilbertson
France
Culbertson
America
Ted Cros
Mars
Abandoned Baby Found in Auto After Conti Prom Tage
An abandoned infant, believed less than a week old, was found in a car near a house. No identification on the child. Mrs. Col... stated the infant appeared healthy and comely. Police and detectives took the child to St. Vincent's Hospitals for examination and possible adoption inquiries.
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Policn
Te Valomolile
Clolymuin
Ubalzg
Oslo
U S Steel to Build Heavy Artillery for Government
The U S Steel corporation, at the government s request, will manufacture heavy artillery and projectiles in large quantities. Chairman Elbert H Gary says a plant could be built quickly at government expense on an interior site, with a committee in charge and officials receiving no pay.
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U. S. Steel Corporation
Elbert FH. Gary
Stock Corporation
Fraternal Lodge Events and Ascension Day Observance
Fraternal lodges and orders hold a special communication at the Masonic temple for the funeral of C. H W. Lynge with four men from Frederick lodge of Newport. Corinthian Lodge plans a state communication next Tuesday with fellowcraft degree. Hamilton Commandery and Innights Templar observed Ascension Day with an organ recital by J. J. Aiken, color reception, Trinity Church choir, and an address by Rev. George BR. Van Delater on War Why We Are in It Why We Will Win It.
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St. John’s. Lodge
St. John's Lodge
ALML
Masonic Temple
C. H W. Lynge
Frederick Lodge
Newport
Corinthian Lodge
Hamilton
Hamilton Commandery
Innights 'Templar
J. J. Aiken
Trinity Church
Stu Spanglea
George BR. van Delater
de D
Yale Oarsmen Reach Schuylkill for Regatta
Yale varsity and freshmen eight oared shells arrived in Philadelphia and will practice tomorrow before their races with the University of Pennsylvania on the Schuylkill river Saturday. Yale crews will use their own shells. earlier reports said New Hampshire rowers would use a local club shell. The Penn crews were on the river today and completed the course in fast time.
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Philadelphia
Yale
University of Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River
Loreal
Pennaglyunike
Aberdeens Decide to End Campaign
Lord Aberdeen faced questions over payments totaling ten dollars for securing theatres and printing tickets. He agreed the Women's National Health Association of Ireland was not a war charity but that the work would be discontinued. War Bureau officials in Bridgeport vowed a strict investigation of war-time projects to ensure proper financial handling.
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Carl Diener
Aberdeen Diener
Dieer
Swann
Torderdeeh
Women's
National Health
Ireland
Lord Aberdeen
Bridgeport
Tawar Wiliott
Pope Issues World Message on St Peters Day Mas
ROM May 9 The Pope issued a global message addressed to the whole world calling for unity and aid for human society on St Peter's Day The message emphasized addressing present necessities and alleviating suffering worldwide.
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Pope
Rom
St. Peter's Day
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